George R. R. Martin Sends BRUTALLY Angry Words To Fans ‘Pissed Off’ About WINDS OF WINTER

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Whew! Let’s make sure we never upset George R.R. Martin; it would be less daunting to face the White Walkers and dragons than his displeasure. When he reprimands, he certainly does so with conviction. Lately, Martin has indirectly scolded fans who express anger when he shares non-Game of Thrones related work, particularly about The Winds of Winter. He was discussing his work on A Dozen Tough Jobs, an animated adaptation of his late friend Howard Waldrop’s book that reinterprets the Twelve Labors of Hercules. Instead of cheering for A Dozen Tough Jobs, Martin instead addressed those fans who didn’t appreciate the news. (There’s a bit of irony here, but perhaps it gets tiresome to have so many people criticizing every move you make.)

Martin seethed in his angry blog post:

It’s clear that some of you might feel frustrated with this, much like you do with anything I post that isn’t related to Westeros or “The Winds of Winter.” You may have lost faith in my ability to complete the book, or perhaps you no longer have faith in me. If I ever manage to finish “The Winds of Winter,” it’s equally uncertain if I’ll be able to complete “A Dream of Spring.” And even if I do, there’s a chance it won’t be up to par. It seems like I should let another author take over for me…

I won’t be around much longer since I’m quite old, and I must admit, my enthusiasm for “A Song of Ice and Fire” faded years ago. Writing no longer excites me; instead, I just spend my time and money without much care. I also edit the Wild Cards books, but I know you aren’t a fan of that series. Frankly, you probably don’t appreciate any other work I’ve ever written—the Hugo-winners, the Hugo-losers, “A Song for Lya,” “Dying of the Light,” “Sandkings,” and “Beauty and the Beast,” “This Tower of Ashes,” “The Stone City,” “Old Mars” and “Old Venus,” “Rogues” and “Warriors,” “Dangerous Women,” and all the other anthologies I edited with Gardner Dozois. You likely don’t care for any of that, and it seems you only have eyes for “Winds of Winter.” You’ve made that clear on numerous occasions.

However, towards the conclusion of his message, Martin’s harsh feelings seemed to dissipate, and he expressed, “You know what? I genuinely care for them. I hold a deep affection not only for them but also for Westeros and the Winds. The Starks, Lannisters, Targaryens, characters like Tyrion, Asha, Dany, Daenerys, creatures such as dragons and direwolves – they all matter to me more than you might think.

As a die-hard fan myself, I can’t help but resonate with Martin’s emotional outburst against casual fans. His frustration feels authentic, yet tinged with a deep passion for the realm of “Game of Thrones” and “The Winds of Winter.” The pressure he must be under right now has to be overwhelming. I can’t help but ponder if instead of hurling hundreds of fiery words at those who don’t back him, Martin could have used his latest blog post to rejoice over this new movie that undeniably holds a special place in his heart.

Perhaps he understood that “A Dozen Tough Jobs” would receive more attention if he added one of his characteristic critiques to it. If that’s the case, kudos to him. We’re discussing it now. Here’s hoping George R.R. Martin can manage all his projects swiftly, with “The Winds of Winter” being no exception, and may he not face too much backlash as he works on other tasks in the meantime.

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2025-05-29 19:34